So the polls open in just about 12 hours. You ARE voting, right?!! Kidding aside, your vote is extremely important in local, state and national elections because now more than ever politicians hold very divergent views on the best course for our economy.

Locally, we need elected officials who are able to balance the need for responsible growth. Our choices will determine whether we recover from this recession in a year or in five years.

Many thanks to everyone who got out and voted on Tuesday. Our recommended candidates fared well in the election, with 80% winning their seats. Here's the full list of recommendations with their subsequent results.